Leading tax controversy attorney Kevin Johnson has joined the Philadelphia office of BakerHostetler as a partner in the Tax Group. Johnson is a veteran of a number of high profile tax firms, the IRS and the IRS Office of Appeals who offers clients a unique perspective and an insider’s understanding of IRS practice and procedure. His practice is focused on tax controversy and litigation, as well as domestic and international tax planning for Fortune 100 clients. Johnson joins the firm from Pepper Hamilton LLP. More >>

Leading insurance defense litigator Joel Max Eads joins global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a shareholder in the Philadelphia office. Before joining the firm, Eads was a partner at Trenk, DiPasquale, Della Fera & Sodono, P.C. More >>

Shook, Hardy & Bacon welcomes partner Ryan Foley to its Philadelphia office. Foley, a former Associate General Counsel with the American International Group, Inc. (AIG), joined the firm on September 6 and co-chairs Shook’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights group. More >>

Dilworth Paxson LLP announced today the arrival of James J. Eisenhower as a partner in its Philadelphia office. More >>

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney announces that Richard L. Fox has joined the firm as a shareholder in its tax section in Philadelphia. Fox brings more than 20 years of experience in the areas of estates, trusts, philanthropic planning and tax-exempt organizations, including private foundations and public charities. Most recently, Fox was directly involved with the creation of the legal structure of the nonprofit Institute for Journalism in New Media, on behalf of Philadelphia philanthropist and Philadelphia Media Network owner H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest. More >>

Reed Smith LLP today announced the addition of James E. (Jim) DelBello and Matthew J. (Matt) Siembieda as partner and counsel, respectively, in the firm’s Complex Litigation Group (CLG) in Philadelphia. DelBello was most recently Head of Business Law and Compliance and Senior Vice President at Lincoln National Corporation. Siembieda joins Reed Smith from Morgan Lewis, where both he and DelBello (prior to his role at Lincoln National) practiced together for many years. These additions follow closely on that of Sam Cullari, who joined the firm’s Philadelphia office in April after having served as deputy general counsel at Comcast Corp. More >>

The members of the Philadelphia law firm of Kelley Partners will join the fast-growing firm of Offit Kurman, on April 1. The lawyers of Kelley Partners will leave their offices at 1628 Pine Street and move into Offit Kurman’s Philadelphia office at 1801 Market Street. In addition, Offit Kurman will take over the Harrisburg offices of Kelley Partners, which will be managed by attorney and Principal John A. Kane. More >>

Peter D. Hardy—a prominent white collar defense attorney known for his work representing corporations and individuals facing potential criminal tax issues—has joined Ballard Spahr as a partner in the Philadelphia office, firm Chair Mark Stewart announced today. More >>

Michael J. Cawley has joined Gordon & Rees as a partner in the Philadelphia office. He is a member of the firm’s Insurance, Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability Defense, and Class Action practice groups. More >>

Dechert LLP is pleased to announce that highly regarded antitrust litigator Steven E. Bizar has joined the firm as a partner in Philadelphia. He was previously a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. More >>